Appearance of the Mini Cairn Pin
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The Mini Cairn Pin will be a small dog, weighing no more than 6.5 kilos at maturity. The texture of its coat really depends on the dominant parent breed. He may have a short, smooth coat like the parent breed Mini Pin, or he may have the longer, wavy coat of his parent breed Cairn Terrier. Color is also something that will vary. It can be light beige, brown, red, fawn or black. It can also be a light rust color. Again, it all depends on the dominant parental breed. Its head will probably be smaller than average, and it will have a short tail coming straight out of its body. |
Temperament of the Mini Cairn Pin
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The Mini Cairn Pin is a gentle, affectionate little dog. It is fairly easy to train and is considered a good dog for new dog owners. However, owners should bear in mind that on occasion, the Mini Cairn Pin can be a little stubborn. He's wonderful with family members of all ages. Early socialization is recommended so that he knows how to behave with children, strangers and other pets. He's often quite curious, and you may spend a lot of time laughing at his frolics. He can also be sensitive to your moods, so if he can sense that you're not happy with him, he'll get angry too. He's been known to greet people at the door with you, and he'll certainly let you know if something's wrong in the house. All in all, the Mini Cairn Pin is a good choice for anyone looking for a gentle, loyal companion. |
Needs and activities of the Mini Cairn Pin
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The Mini Cairn Pin is a fairly active dog. He loves to take every step you take, but at the same time, if you're relaxing on the sofa, the Mini Cairn Pin is usually sitting on your lap too. However, keep in mind that he needs proper exercise to avoid boredom and stay healthy. He can enjoy a trip to the dog park where he can play freely with you and other puppies. He may also enjoy accompanying you on short, brisk walks a few times a day. He's also capable of a long daily walk of around thirty minutes. He makes an excellent apartment dweller, but is equally happy in a house with a large yard. The key is to provide him with the right amount of daily exercise. |
Maintenance of the Mini Cairn Pin
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The Mini Cairn Pin will require some grooming, but not much. It will probably have short, wavy hair. He may shed a lot, a trait he may inherit from the parent breed Mini Pin. To avoid this, brush him two or three times a week. In spring and autumn, when he's likely to shed more, brush him daily. Bathe your Mini Cairn Pin only when necessary. The natural oils in its coat will keep it healthy. Brush his teeth two or three times a week to prevent tartar build-up and bad breath. However, if you want to prevent tooth decay, brush his teeth daily. Another twice-weekly chore is trimming your Mini Cairn Pin's nails. Sometimes you can extend the date by a week or two, which means that some dogs only need their nails trimmed once a month. As a general rule, if you hear his nails clicking on a tiled floor, it's time to trim his nails. |